Papers, [184-]-1935 (bulk 1859-1861).

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Papers, [184-]-1935 (bulk 1859-1861).

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The collection includes a few papers relating to Ellsworth's early life: his first composition, letters of recommendation for clerical jobs, and letters to and from family and friends. The largest portion of the papers are products of his military career and include letters to and from various government officials and militia officers around the country about the Cadets and organization of other zouave units; papers relating to Cadet business, social activities, and tour; papers relating to the 73rd New York Infantry (Fire Zouaves); lists of officers and men; manuals of arms and notes and diagrams relating to military drill; lists of equipment and uniforms; illustrations of zouave uniforms; newspaper clippings about Ellsworth and the Cadets; addresses to his troops; a few letters on temperance; papers concerning the proposed national militia bureau; and a photograph of Ellsworth in uniform. There is also a quantity of material relating to his death: newspaper clippings; letters from his fianceĢe, Carrie M. Spafford, to his family; letters and resolutions of sympathy from individuals and military and fire companies; postcards depicting his death and related scenes; and a typescript essay, "A hero of '61", by E.E. Jones (final pages missing).

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Ellsworth, E. E. (Elmer Ephraim), 1837-1861

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Born as Ephraim Elmer Ellsworth in Malta, New York, Ellsworth grew up in Mechanicville, New York, and later moved to New York City. In 1854, he moved to Rockford, Illinois, where he worked for a patent agency. In 1859, he became engaged to Carrie Spafford, the daughter of a local industrialist and city leader. When Carrie's father demanded that he find more suitable employment, he moved to Chicago to study law and work as a law clerk. In 1860, Ellsworth moved to Springfield, Illinois, to work...

Ellsworth, Ephraim D.

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Father of Elmer E. Ellsworth. E.E. Ellsworth was an army officer who introduced the "Zouave" drill method. He was a member of Abraham Lincoln's campaign staff. He became the first well known Civil War death. From the description of Letter, 1884 December 15. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122578566 Father of, Elmer E. Ellsworth. E.E. Ellsworth was an army officer who introduced the "Zouave" drill method. He was a member of Abraham Lincoln's campaign staff, he became the first...

Spafford, Carrie M., 1842-

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Jones, E. (Evan)

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Jackson, James W., -1861

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United States. Army. New York Infantry Regiment, 73rd (1861-1865)

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Organized at Camp Scott, Staten Island, N.Y., as 4th Regiment, Sickles' Brigade, July to October, 1861. Left State for Washington, D.C., October 8, 1861. Attached to Sickles' Brigade, Division of the Potomac, October, 1861. Sickles' Brigade, Hooker's Division, Army of the Potomac, to March, 1862. 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, 3rd Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, to March, 1864. 2nd Brigade, 4th Division, 2nd Army Corps, to May, 1864. 4th Brigade, 3rd Division, 2nd Army Corps, to July, 1864. 1st Bri...

Illinois. Militia. U.S. Zouave Cadets.

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Ellsworth, Phoebe

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Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

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Abraham Lincoln (born February 12, 1809, Sinking Spring Farm near Hodgenville, Kentucky-died April 15, 1865, Washington, D.C.) was the sixteenth President of the United States from 1861 until his death by assassination. He was the son of a Kentucky frontiersman, Thomas Lincoln, and Nancy Hanks. In 1816, Lincoln moved to Pigeon Creek, Indiana, where he worked on his family's farm. Following his mother's death two years later, he continued working on farms until moving with his father to New Sa...

Marshall House (Hotel : Alexandria, Va.)

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Cadets' Terpsichorean Club.

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